Resources for Mango members

You will find a folder for each piece in our current repertoire, but please note that not all pieces are available in electronic form as they are played from hard copy only. If you require music for a piece which is not online, please speak to your Section Leader.

Orchestra Structure

Mango has seven sections, each of which sit in a certain place when playing:

M1 = Mandolin 1

Normally plays a higher pitched part and is often the fastest mandolin part.

M2 = Mandolin 2

This part is of a level between 1st and 3rd mandolin, and often is a part which adds a lot to the piece.

M3 = Mandolin 3

This is the easiest of the mandolin parts, however again this part is very important as it often adds extended harmony to the piece.

B = Bass

This is the only group with only one person. They play the lowest sounding part in the orchestra.

G1 = Guitar 1

This is the most challenging guitar part.

G2 = Guitar 2

Another guitar part, normally a bit easier than the 1st guitar part.

G3 = Guitar 3

This is an easier part than the other guitar parts, but still very important - it sometimes takes the lead in a piece by playing the melody.

Rehearsals

Mango practises every Wednesday from 5pm to 6.30pm at the East Mains United Reformed Church, East Kilbride.

The Repertoire

The Orchestra plays a wide variety of music. Examples from our current programme include:

Rock & Pop Music

Joe Bennett - Gotta Lotta Rosa & Martha's Park

Green Day - Wake me up when September ends

Baroque and Renaissance Music

Paul Peuerl - Suite in C

Folk Tunes

Russian Folk Tunes - Tetris & Troika

Original Compositions

Concerts and Performances

Mango has played several well received concerts in East Kilbride. The orchestra has performed at the LGMA youth concert, as part of a Da Capo Alba concert, and in February 2008, Mango performed its first own concert.

In August 2006, the LGMA ran its first Orchestra Preparation Course, to prepare a group of potential members to join the orchestra. It is hoped that courses like this will run when we have a large intake of new potential members.

Social Events

Mango has a social committee (of orchestra members) which decides on fun activities for Mango members to
do, such as going bowling or having weekends away.

From 25 - 27th April 2008, the orchestra went on a residential weekend to Whithaugh Park outdoor centre in the
Borders. The weekend included physical, craft and mental activities as well as some orchestra rehearsal time.

Join us - Requirements

Would you like to join? Playing in an orchestra will develop a lot of skills for your playing. Your music
reading will improve, and also your ability to play with others.

We invite young players who can play guitar
or mandolin and can read music. You should be able to play at least at a standard equal to Grade 1.